Shotguns

EB Blackthorn

EB Blackthorn

Paul Austin puts an impressive new budget-friendly semi-auto to the test as he explores the latest release from Edgar Brothers Arms.

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Paul Austin
Game changer

Game changer

Rob Speed discovers the innovative features of Beretta’s semi-automatic A400 Xtreme Plus, designed for shooters of all disciplines

Author:
Rob Speed
Suits you sir

Suits you sir

Mark Heath explains the importance of a well-fitted shotgun and why proper fitting and minor adjustments by a skilled gunsmith can be affordable and beneficial

Author:
Mark Heath
Final day on the rape fields

Final day on the rape fields

Employing decoys and strategic positioning, Geoff Garrod recounts a day of mixed weather and unexpected pigeon behaviour

Author:
Geoff Garrod
The rise of the rib

The rise of the rib

Rob Speed explains how the Blaser F3 Vantage, with its raised rib, redefines comfort and performance at the range and in the field

Author:
Rob Speed
New stocks for old

New stocks for old

Discover the secrets of stock refinishing as Guy Maddocks takes you through a step-by-step process to revitalise your shotgun’s appearance

Author:
Guy Maddocks
Mounting mastery

Mounting mastery

In the second part of his series, Mark Heath shows how to prevent injuries and improve accuracy by mastering the fundamentals of a good gun mount

Author:
Mark Heath
Last-minute decoying

Last-minute decoying

Armed with fieldcraft and ingenuity, Geoff Garrod adjusts decoying tactics on the fly to entice wary pigeons into range

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Geoff Garrod
A gun for all seasons?

A gun for all seasons?

Rob Speed explores the Browning B525 Composite Adjustable, a versatile shotgun that offers durability, ease of use and a perfect fit for left- and right-handed shooters

Author:
Rob Speed
Beyond birds

Beyond birds

With majestic estates, thrilling sport and comparatively low prices, there is much to recommend about simulated game shooting, says Felix Petit

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Sporting Gun
Versatile value

Versatile value

Long-time Miroku fan Rob Speed tries out the Grade 3 variant of the new Miroku MK38 Sporter, a gun that blends affordability with exceptional performance

Author:
Rob Speed
Sim day training

Sim day training

Ben Palfreyman discovers the immersive world of simulated game shooting, where every moment offers a chance to refine technique and embrace the sport

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Ben Palfreyman
Summer stunners

Summer stunners

With summer here at last, Jasper Fellows breaks down some of the best all-season clay-shooting gear

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Sporting Gun
Sim essentials

Sim essentials

If you haven’t tried a simulated game day, here’s what to expect from one of the fastest growing areas of our sport. Rebecca Green has the details

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Rebecca Green
Safety first

Safety first

In the first of a series of articles, Mark Heath dives into the safety-critical subjects of gun etiquette and muzzle awareness

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Sporting Gun
Benelli semi-automatic

Benelli semi-automatic

Rob Speed, a dyed-in-the-wool over-and-under man, takes a look at a lightweight semi-auto and loves it!

Author:
Rob Speed
And so it ends

And so it ends

Phil Moorsom recounts the highlights of the 2023/24 shooting season as the guns go quiet for the summer

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Sporting Gun
Unintended  consequences

Unintended consequences

What happens after a bullet leaves a gun? Can you always be sure? Mark Ripley explores the need for certainty whenever you go out with rifle in hand.

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Mark Ripley